Victim of the Night

I've become a victim of the night
the predators they howl my name.
Heads raised up with their pride,
a haunting silence in their taunting stride,
waiting for me to come their way. 
Once the dark night hides the sun,
the greatest devourers have temporarily won
for within the depths of my mind they stay. 
All at once, they swarm, they stalk,
overwhelming me, encircling me, as I start to fall.
I'm caving in and I want to break
to protect myself I ease into a mindless escape. 
Then as the dark night slowly turns to day
they leave me to be left in this vacant state.
When I arise from my wake a foolish relief to find
there's a short absence from their taunting stride.
But once the dark night hides the sun,
again I hear the predators ignite their cry,
and I've become a victim of the night.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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Breidenthal Avatar
September 22, 2014 at 8:47 PM
This is one of the best poems I have ever laid eyes on. It's epically twisted and bramazing (brilliant and amazing combined - yeah it's that bramazing LOLz). Have a terribly awesome day. Ta-ta. ;D
Breidenthal Avatar
September 22, 2014 at 8:48 PM
I'll read more from you some other time. Busy, yah know?xD
A   Avatar
August 20, 2014 at 10:25 AM
Brittany,, thank you for the reply Always~ Linda"
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August 14, 2014 at 9:42 PM
Brittany, stopping by to read and enjoy your poem once again. :) Congratulations, on having your poem featured on the Poetry Soup's Home Page..... Always & Forever ~LINDA
Philibert Avatar
August 12, 2014 at 9:35 AM
Lots of drama here, good write..
Austin Avatar
August 11, 2014 at 10:50 AM
Mindless escape seems to be the answer. Good stuff. Congrats on the selection. daver
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August 6, 2014 at 12:32 PM
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Williams Avatar
August 7, 2014 at 1:48 AM
THANK you! In regards to your comment and the respect to inform me about this new website I have yet to get used to. Much appreciation. :)
Andresen Avatar
August 6, 2014 at 3:52 AM
- Warm welcome to PoetrySoup, Brittany :) - I choose your first well written poem in rhyme - Nice to meet you :) - Hope you will be satisfied with our "soup family" - we are many .. but has plenty of room for you too- PoetrySoup Rule1: Be kind and keep PoetrySoup a haven. PoetrySoup is a drama free zone(Comment on the poetry of others and they will comment on yours.) Thank you posted your words and thoughts here, I want to come back to read more another day. - oxox // Anne-Lise :)
Williams Avatar
August 7, 2014 at 1:49 AM
THANK you! :)
A   Avatar
August 5, 2014 at 6:28 PM
Brittany, A nice warm WELCOME to poetry soup. I hope you enjoy the community. You'll find many friendly poets, who are ready to support and give positive feedback. I want to be the first to invite you on over, to the contest page. I OFFER MY CONTEST, in hopes it inspires you to write another poem. I'm looking forward to following you and your poetry:) Here's the link to the contest page. http://www.poetrysoup.com/poetry_contests/ <---~Take Care!! From: your new poet friend @-> LINDA <-@
Williams Avatar
August 7, 2014 at 1:50 AM
I will have to come across the contest page at some point. THANK you and much appreciation to you! :)
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